The Wyomissing Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Wyomissing, PA EIN: 23-1980570 Website

The Wyomissing Foundation is a private foundation established in Berks County, Pennsylvania, and incorporated in 1929. Founded in 1926, the organization has created positive change in the Greater Reading Area for nearly 100 years through strategic leadership, collaboration, and grantmaking. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and serves as a catalytic agent for community impact, extending its influence beyond direct financial support to include thought leadership, coalition development, and community-wide collaborations.

Key facts about The Wyomissing Foundation Inc

EIN: 23-1980570
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $1,291,295
Grants made (2024): 44
Average grant: $29,348
Median grant: $15,000
New grantees (estimate): 68% first-time grantees (23 of 34, 2024)
Total assets: $32,547,249
Primary geography: Pennsylvania (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who The Wyomissing Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Wyomissing Foundation Inc's 44 itemized 2024 grants were Pennsylvania (95%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reading, PA (26 grants), Wyomissing, PA (4 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants). None of its 44 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Family Small Grants Program" (5 grants), "Strategic Iniatives-Faro Grants" (5 grants) and "Community Grants Program" (3 grants).

Is The Wyomissing Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

68%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 23 of 34 grantees (68%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $63K. How we count

Medians: $15K first-time, $43K repeat.

26% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving grew 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$32.5M

-0.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.3M

-25.3% YoY

Grant Count

-21.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$29K

-5.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wyomissing Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission: The Wyomissing Foundation is a private foundation established in Berks County, Pennsylvania and formed for the promotion of such charitable, scientific, literary, and educational activities as the Trustees of the Foundation in their discretion may select.

Core Values:

Using vision, leadership, and resources to address critical community needs and create measurable impact
Proactive grantmaking with investment in the sustainability of community initiatives
Promoting social justice through grantmaking that addresses the pressing needs of vulnerable populations
Seeking organizations and individuals with vision and skills to impact critical community issues, particularly those whose voices are often unheard
Serving as a catalyst to mobilize others to invest in critical community issues
Identifying community strengths and designing initiatives that build from these strengths
Valuing diversity, equity, and inclusive practices
Fostering active civic engagement and empowering individuals to participate in decisions that shape their lives and communities

Primary Funding Areas:

Health and Human Services
Community Development
Education
The Arts
The Environment

Grantmaking

The Wyomissing Foundation annually invests charitable grants in nonprofit organizations to:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in the Greater Reading Area and Berks County, Pennsylvania. Grant activity extends to multiple U.S. states including California, Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, with specific funding in cities such as Alexandria, Allentown, and Berkeley.

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $1.2M (95%)

Maryland $30K (2%)

Connecticut $15K (1%)

Massachusetts $15K (1%)

Share of all 44 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Connecticut Georgia Idaho Massachusetts Maryland Nevada New York Pennsylvania Virginia

Cities

ReadingWyomissingPhiladelphiaWest ReadingAllentownWest LawnBirdsboroKutztownPittsfieldPottstownAlexandriaAnnapolisBerkeleyBethesdaBethlehemBethsedaBostonBoyertownBridgeportBrooklyn

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year 2023:

Total Assets: $32,668,044
Total Revenue: $2,102,444
Total Expenses: $3,393,598
Total Liabilities: $1,050,000
Total Giving: $1,840,795

Staffing: The foundation has 1 full-time employee.

Tax-Exempt Status: Tax-exempt since December 1957 (EIN: 23-1980570)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$32,547,249	$32,668,044	$33,056,679
Revenue	$1,922,916	$2,102,444	$1,976,590
Expenses	$2,394,097	$3,393,598	$2,115,776
Qualifying Distributions	$2,339,257	$2,401,675	$2,135,093
Net Investment Income	$1,781,239	$1,954,867	$1,813,657
Distributable Amount	$1,941,467	$1,794,309	$1,911,691

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

223 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from The Wyomissing Foundation Inc

Foundation

Wyomissing Foundation Grants

The Wyomissing Foundation Inc

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include United Way of Berks County ($201,000), Reading Public Museum ($160,000 across 2 grants), Helping Harvest ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY Reading, PA	ANNUAL CAMPAIGN	$201,000
HELPING HARVEST Reading, PA	STRATEGIC INITIATIVES-COMMUNITY KITCHEN	$100,000
READING PUBLIC MUSEUM Reading, PA	STRATEGIC INITIATIVES	$100,000
SPOTLIGHT PA START UP Harrisburg, PA	STRATEGIC INITIATIVES	$100,000
READING PUBLIC MUSEUM Reading, PA	COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM-ANNUAL	$60,000
READING PUBLIC LIBRARY Reading, PA	STRATEGIC INITIATIVES-COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER	$56,500
ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY Reading, PA	COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM-CAPACITY BUILDING/TOTAL EXP LEARNING	$55,000
BLWDC Reading, PA	COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS-COMMUNITY NAVIGATOR POSITION	$54,000
BARRIO ALEGRIA Reading, PA	COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS-SOP COORDINATOR	$52,400
PA CHILD CARE ASSOCIATON Lemoyne, PA	COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM-TEACH HOME BASED PROVIDERS	$42,700

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Patricia Giles – President (36 hours/week, $106,000 annual compensation)
Kathleen Herbein – Chairperson
Kathryn Lavinia Scheffey – Vice Chairperson
Kristen Groff – Secretary
Tod Aumann – Treasurer
Mary Kargbo – Director
Julia Fry Landstreet – Director
Paul Oxholm – Director
Scott Rehr – Director
Eliza Lake – Director
Dan Scheffey – Director
Marcelino Colon Jr – Director
Ana Weitz – Community Advisor

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Patricia Giles	President	36	$106,400
Kathleen Herbein	Chairperson	2	—
Kathryn Lavinia Scheffey	Vice Chairperson	2	—
Kristen Groff	Secretary	2	—
Tod Aumann	Treasurer	2	—
Mary Kargbo	Director	2	—
Julia Fry Landstreet	Director	2	—
Paul Oxholm	Director	2	—
Scott Rehr	Director	2	—
Eliza Lake	Director	2	—
Dan Scheffey	Director	2	—
Marcelino Colon Jr	Director	2	—
Ana Weitz	Community Advisor	2	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The Wyomissing Foundation has demonstrated active grantmaking in recent years, including significant awards to regional institutions:

Wyomissing Foundation awards $300K grant for RACC Weitz Healthcare Pavilion

$300,000 grant to Reading Area Community College for the Weitz Healthcare Pavilion Initiative

Wyomissing Foundation awards $300K grant for RACC Weitz Healthcare Pavilion

$300,000 grant to Alvernia University for a health center

Wyomissing Foundation awards $300K grant for RACC Weitz Healthcare Pavilion

2023

Multiple grants in 2023 supporting community development, capital campaigns, and eviction protection initiatives

The foundation maintains an active website and accepts grant proposals from nonprofit organizations aligned with its funding priorities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Wyomissing Foundation Inc fund?

**Mission:** The Wyomissing Foundation is a private foundation established in Berks County, Pennsylvania and formed for the promotion of such charitable, scientific, literary, and educational activities as the Trustees of the Foundation in their discretion may select. **Core Values:** • Using vision, leadership, and resources to address critical community needs and create measurable impact • Proactive grantmaking with investment in the sustainability of community initiatives • Promoting social …

How do I apply for a grant from The Wyomissing Foundation Inc?

The Wyomissing Foundation annually invests charitable grants in nonprofit organizations to: • Fund new programs or projects • Expand or enhance effective existing programs or projects • Support organizational development and capacity building • Support capital campaigns • Provide general operating support to organizations (in limited situations) **Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $1,500–$201,000 • Median grant amount: $15,000 • Recent grant activity shows 44 grants awarded • Rece…

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What size grants does The Wyomissing Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The Wyomissing Foundation Inc awarded 44 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Wyomissing Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Wyomissing Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.9M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.